Maytag MMV6186 Quick Reference Guide

MAYTAG® Microwave Hood Combination

Model MMV6186 Quick Reference Guide

POPCORN (sensor)

3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) size bag:
Place bag on turntable. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or
2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Fan operates only on low during
Popcorn function.

DINNER PLATE (sensor)

1 serving (1 plate), about 8-16 oz (227-454 g):
Place food on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent.

REHEAT: Touch REHEAT. Select food item.

1 Pizza – 1-3 slices, 4 oz (114 g) each:

Place on paper towel or paper plate.

2 Casserole – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.

3 Sauce (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.

4 Soup (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

Place in microwave-safe container and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.

5 Baked Goods – 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each:

Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as one piece.

6 Beverage – 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each:

Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the
liquid heats. Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat
faster.

COOK: Touch COOK. Select food item.

1Bacon – 1-6 slices, average thickness:

Follow directions on package.

2 Canned Vegetables – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap, and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

3 French Toast – 1-4 pieces:

Follow directions on package.

4 Fresh Vegetables (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

Place in microwave-safe container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water.
Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.

5 Frozen Vegetables (sensor) – 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L):

Remove from package. Place in microwave-safe container. Add
2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

6 Rice (sensor) – 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL) dry, white long grain:

Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Use
microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.

7Frozen Entrée – 10 or 20 oz (283 or 567 g) (sensor); 40 or 60 oz

(1134 or 1701 g) (non-sensor):
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in
microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent.

DEFROST: Touch DEFROST. Select category, then enter weight.

1 Meat – 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):

Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.

2Poultry – 0.2-6.6 lbs (90 g-3 kg):

Remove wrap and place breast side up in microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.

3Fish – 0.2-4.4 lbs (90 g-2 kg):

Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover.

BAKED POTATO (sensor)

1-4 potatoes (pieces), 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size:
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on paper towel,
around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place single potato
to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.

1 lb DEFROST

1 lb (454 g) automatic defrost:
Remove wrap and place in microwave-safe dish. Do not cover. Turn
over food at signal.

KIDS MENU: Touch KIDS MENU. Select food item.

1Canned Pasta – 1-4 servings:

Follow directions on package.

2 Frozen Pizza – 1 pizza, about 6 oz (170 g):

Follow directions on package.

3 Frozen Meal – 8, 10 or 12 oz (227, 283 or 340 g):

Follow directions on package.

4Hot Dog – 1-4 hot dogs (pieces):

Pierce with fork. Place on microwave-safe plate.

5 Oatmeal – 1 or 2 servings:

Follow directions on package. Use microwave-safe bowl with high
sides.

6 Chicken Nuggets – 1 or 2 servings (about 5-6 pieces each):

Place in single layer on paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate.

SNACK MENU: Touch SNACK MENU. Select food item.

1Nachos – 1 serving:

Place tortilla chips in single layer on microwave-safe plate, then
sprinkle with cheese.

2 Chicken Wings (pre-cooked, refrigerated) – 5-6 oz (142-170 g) or

7-8 oz (198-227 g), (about 5-6 wings or 7-8 wings)
Place wings on microwave-safe plate in spoke formation. Cover
with wax paper.

3 Potato Skins (pre-baked) – 1 or 2 potatoes:

Quarter each potato, and scoop out the centers of the wedges,
leaving about 1/4" (6 mm) skin. Place wedges on microwave-safe
plate, then sprinkle with toppings.

4 Frozen Sandwich – 1 or 2 sandwiches (pieces):

Follow directions on package.

SOFTEN/MELT: Touch SOFTEN/MELT. Select “Soften” or Melt.”
Select food item.

SOFTEN
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:

Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.

2 Ice Cream – 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL):

Place ice cream container on turntable.

3 Cream Cheese – 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g):

Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.

4Frozen Juice – 6, 12 or 16 oz (170, 340 or 454 g):

Remove lid from container.

MELT
1 Butter/Margarine – 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 sticks:

Unwrap and place in microwave-safe dish.

2Chocolate – 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz (113, 170, 227 or 340 g):

Place in microwave-safe dish.

3Cheese – 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g):

Place in microwave-safe dish. Stir at signal.

4 Marshmallows – 5 or 10 oz (142 or 283 g):

Place in microwave-safe dish.

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BROIL: Touch BROIL for manual broil, or touch AUTO BROIL for auto broil.

Use the provided grill rack and a microwave-safe, ovenproof baking dish (not provided) for this function. See “Accessory Configurations” in the
User Instructions.

NOTES:

■ During broil cycles in which microwaves are used, the broil elements will turn on and off intermittently.

■ Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, grill rack and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to handle the hot grill

rack.

AUTO BROIL

Place the food on the grill rack. Place the rack with food on the
turntable. Place a microwave-safe, ovenproof dish under the grill rack
to catch the drippings. Select food item, then touch START to begin
broiling. The microwaves will be added automatically at the preset
power level.

The microwave oven will prompt for the turning of the food midway
through broiling.

1Steak – 1 piece, 0.7-1.0 lb (316-454 g): Cut into fat around edges of

steak.

2Pork Chops – 1 or 2 pieces, 0.5 lb (227 g) each: Cut into fat around

edges of chops.

3 Hamburger Patties – 1-4 pieces, 0.3 lb (136 g) each: Preset time is

for medium-well doneness.

4 Chicken Pieces, Bone-In – 1-2 pieces, 0.8 lb (363 g) each: Brush

chicken with oil.

5 Fish Steak – 1-2 pieces, 1" thick, 0.4 lb (181 g) each: Brush fish

with oil.

6Shrimp – 1-4 servings, 0.5 lb (227 g) each: Place shrimp on

skewers and brush with oil.

MANUAL BROIL

Use for foods such as steaks, shrimp, precooked sausages and
boneless chicken pieces. Times may be longer than in traditional
ovens. Turn over food midway through broiling.

■ Place the food on the grill rack, place the rack with food on the

turntable, place a microwave-safe, and ovenproof baking dish
under the rack to catch the drippings.

■ Enter broil time in minutes and seconds.

■ Touch COOK POWER (if broiling with microwaves), and enter

power level, from 10% to 60%.
Sample broiling times (in minutes and seconds) and microwave

power levels:

■ Boneless chicken breasts, 2 pieces, 0.4 lb (181 g) each:

side 1 – 10:00 at 50%; side 2 – 8:00 at 50%

■ Beef Kabobs – medium doneness, 4 servings, 0.5 lb (227 g)

each: side 1 – 10:00 at 30%; side 2 – 8:00 at 30%
If using chicken or pork, add more time to each side.

■ Hot dogs, 4 pieces: side 1 – 8:00 at 30%; side 2 – 5:00 at 30%

■ Touch START to begin broiling.

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